Sclerotium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sclerotium is a noun meaning (mycology) A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.
Meaning
(mycology) A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.
Word Forms
- sclerotia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pseudosclerotium, ergot, microsclerotium, spherocyst, sporocarp, esculent.
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